Market Insight: 10 Predictions For Net Zero And Climate Risk Management In 2024
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Executive Summary
Climate change announced itself with a vengeance in 2023, as floods, fires and storms caused more damage and havoc than ever before. Meanwhile, regulators in the EU pressed ahead with efforts to enforce climate disclosures, and regulators in the US delayed and delayed. Heading into 2024, there are signs that tougher market conditions – particularly in tech – are easing, and capital is once again seeking out opportunity, also in the climate space. With these events in mind, and analysing trends in the net zero and climate risk spaces we cover, Verdantix analysts have made 10 different predictions for the year, spanning climate technology markets, skills development, climate adaptation and transition planning, and value chain emissions. If you work in the climate space, read these predictions to look around the metaphorical corner, and prepare for what this new year will bring.About the Authors
Gus Brewer
Industry Analyst
Gus is an Industry Analyst at Verdantix specializing in energy management and supply chain decarbonization. He delivers research that enables technology buyers, vendors and se...
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Alastair Foyn
Analyst
Alastair is an Analyst in the Verdantix Net Zero & Climate Risk practice. His current research agenda focuses on carbon management software and decarbonization best practi...
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Alessandra Leggieri
Senior Analyst
Alessandra is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in carbon management and software for product carbon footprints. Her research spans over 100 vendors in the carbon ma...
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Alice Saunders
Industry Analyst
Alice is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix Net Zero & Climate Risk practice. Her current research agenda focuses on climate risk solutions and biodiversity. Alice holds...
Connor Taylor
Principal Analyst
Connor is a Principal Analyst at Verdantix. He focuses on delivering research to help senior executives navigate decarbonization decision-making and build effective strategies...
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Emma Cutler
Principal Analyst
Emma is a Principal Analyst at Verdantix, with a current research agenda focusing on solutions for climate risk management. She has a background in simulation and statistical ...
Ryan Skinner
Research Director
Ryan is a Research Director at Verdantix, where he leads a team of analysts delivering research, data and advisory services that help clients navigate the fast-evolving landsc...
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